Publisher's Synopsis
Sir Edward Seaward's Narrative of His Shipwreck V2: And Consequent Discovery of Certain Islands in the Caribbean Sea is a memoir written by Edward Seaward, a British naval officer who recounts his harrowing experience of being shipwrecked in the Caribbean Sea. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on Seaward's discovery of several previously unknown islands in the Caribbean.In the first volume, Seaward describes the circumstances that led to the shipwreck, including a fierce storm that caused his vessel to crash onto a reef. He then details the struggles he and his crew faced as they attempted to survive on a deserted island, including their efforts to find food and water and build shelter.In the second volume, Seaward recounts his discovery of several islands in the Caribbean that had not previously been known to Europeans. He describes the flora and fauna of these islands, as well as the indigenous people who lived there. Seaward also reflects on the impact of European colonization on these islands and the native populations.Overall, Sir Edward Seaward's Narrative of His Shipwreck V2: And Consequent Discovery of Certain Islands in the Caribbean Sea is a fascinating account of a man's resilience and determination in the face of adversity, as well as an important historical document that sheds light on the early exploration of the Caribbean.With A Detail Of Many Extraordinary And Highly Interesting Events In His Life, From The Year 1733 To 1749, As Written In His Own Diary. In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
